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THIS WEBSITE AND TELEPHONE CONNECTION SERVICE NUMBER IS OPERATED BY 118 TELECOMS IS NOT AFFILIATED WITH, OR OPERATED BY, ANY COMPANY LISTED. A DIRECT NUMBER CAN BE OBTAINED FROM EACH OFFICIAL WEBSITE.
If you do not wish to use this premium rate connection service, are disconnected or put on hold, we recommend you call using a direct number.
Callers must be over 18 and have the bill payer’s permission. 118Telecoms, Service provider helpline: 03303328963.
Calls to our 0843 numbers cost 7p per minute plus your phone company’s access charge.
Calls to our 0870 numbers cost 13p per minute plus your phone company's access charge.
Calls to our 0905 numbers cost £1.50 per minute plus your phone companies access charge and a £1.50 connection fee.

Universal Credit is a new type of benefit designed to support people who are on a low income or out of work. It will replace six existing benefits and is currently being rolled out across the UK. The new system is based on a single monthly payment, transferred directly into a bank account. At present Universal Credit only affects newly unemployed people in certain areas of the country.

What is Universal Credit?

Universal Credit is a single monthly payment for people in or out of work, which merges together some of the benefits and tax credits that you might be getting now.

There are no limits on how many hours a week you can work if you’re claiming Universal Credit. Instead, the amount you get will gradually reduce as you earn more, so you won’t lose all your benefits at once.

When does Universal Credit start and who does it affect?

Universal Credit is being introduced in stages. Most people won’t be affected to start with. At the moment, Universal Credit mainly affects newly unemployed people in specific areas of the country.

If you’re already claiming one or more of the benefits being phased out, you should carry on claiming as normal. You’ll be told when you need to do anything differently.

However, if your circumstances change, you may be asked to claimUniversal Credit instead.

If you need help with your claim, you can contact the Universal Credits Helpline on 0843 168 0211 This is a call connection service. Calls to our 0843 numbers cost 7p per minute plus your phone company’s access charge.

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